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Recap: Steelers 16 Dennis Kelly Jersey , Titans 6 The Titans dropped to 0-3 in the preseason with a 16-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday. While the record really doesn’t matter, there is no doubt this was a bad day for the Titans offense. After looking strong for the first two weeks, the first team offense really struggled in Pittsburgh. On the plus side, the defense held its own and kept this from turning in to a blow out.Jayon Brown got the start next to Wesley Woodyard at inside linebacker and the first team defense got a stop on Pittsburgh’s first series. The best play of the drive was Adoree’ Jackson driving on a shallow crossing route to stop his former college teammate JuJu Smith-Schuster for a short gain. Tajae Sharpe got the start across from Corey Davis for a second straight week and makes a couple nice early catches. Taywan Taylor was rotating in with the top group as well. Taylor had a bad drop on a wide receiver screen later in the first half as he failed to follow up his breakout game against the Bucs with another good game.We saw a miscommunication early between Josh Kline and Derrick Henry that resulted in a sack of Marcus Mariota during the first drive. That’s something Henry has struggled with the past couple years and it reared it’s head again here. The drive ended with what appeared to be a miscommunication — or a really bad throw — between Mariota and Corey Davis. Davis was wide open but the throw bounced at his feet. It looked like Mariota expected Davis to flatten his route while Davis continued up field. On the next drive another 3rd down saw Mariota miss Davis again, this time high. It was a little disconcerting to see Mariota and Davis so clearly not on the same page during what is likely to be their last live reps before the regular season. Mariota finished his day with his first turnover of the preseason as he threw late over the middle — never a good idea — and had the crossing route undercut for an interception. He is unlikely to appear in the final preseason game so that’s probably the last snap we will see from him before Week 1 in Miami. During the second defensive drive, Harold Landry left with an ankle injury and would not return. There is no telling how serious the injury is, but with the Titans already missing starters Brian Orakpo and Derrick Morgan with injuries, the situation at outside linebacker is getting pretty bleak. They need people to start getting healthy here in a hurry. Kevin Pamphile got some work at right guard with the first team offense, though it didn’t go real well. Pamphile allowed a sack on Mariota while he was in on a play action pass.Kenneth Durden was the first corner in at the CB5 spot which hints that he might be the current favorite to win that spot over Rico Gafford. The first half was pretty much a disaster on offense. The defense was pretty good with the exception of one big play to Justin Hunter (of all people). Seeing the first team offense that out of sorts just two weeks away from the regular season opener was pretty concerning. In the second half Julius Warmsley continued his strong performance as he made plays and drew a big holding call on a nice pass rush. He combined with Matt Dickerson on a sack later on. The second half was largely uneventful besides Anthony Firkser making a bunch of plays late and Devin Ross and Deontay Burnett making a few catches. David Fluellen played well once again and likely solidified his spot on the roster with Akrum Wadley and Dalyn Dawkins out with injuries. Fluellen played well again and should make this team.Overall, this was not a great day for the Titans. They lost Harold Landry (ankle) and Nick Williams (hamstring) to injuries and the offense largely looked lost. The offensive line was a total disaster throughout the day, allowing several sacks and more pressures on the Titans quarterbacks. Mariota and Davis’ inability to get on the same page was probably the most troubling part of the game. Tennessee will need those two to be clicking once the regular season starts in two short weeks.Defensively, there isn’t much to complain about. The Titans played well against the Steelers offense, particularly Adoree’ Jackson who made several nice plays on the day. However, the health of the outside linebackers is going to be a major story as we head towards Week 1 of the regular season. If your favorite NFL team is looking for a running back in the 2019 NFL draft, then FAU’s Devin Singletary should have your attention. Some of the biggest difference-makers at the next level at the..."If your favorite NFL team is looking for a running back in the 2019 NFL draft, then FAU’s Devin Singletary should have your attention. Some of the biggest difference-makers at the next level at the running back position have been drafted in the later rounds, and Singletary is going to be a steal if he lasts that long.Singletary has totaled an astonishing 67 touchdowns in just three seasons at FAU.We can’t think of many NFL teams that wouldn’t benefit from adding that sort of production to their backfield.Singletary recently spoke exclusively with MCM about how he developed a nose for finding the end zone Kamalei Correa Jersey , which running backs he enjoyed watching growing up, and how he earned the nickname “motor” at a young age.JM: How would you describe your skill set?DS: I’m a versatile running back. I feel like I can do it all. I bring a little bit of everything to the table. I can catch the ball out of the backfield as well. I’m a good blocker at this stage of my career. I can still get better though. I make people miss when I run the ball. I feel like I can do it all. That’s what being a versatile back means to me. I embody that.JM: How and when did you earn the nickname “motor?”DS: That was passed down from my father. As soon as I started playing football, I was taking guys on one-on-one. That just came naturally to me. I wanted that challenge. I was just four or five years old. People have been calling me “motor” ever since.JM: You scored 32 touchdowns on the ground last season, and another 22 this year as well. That’s pretty much unheard of. What is it about your game that allows you to find the end zone so often?DS: Honestly, I’ve just been blessed with a nose for finding the end zone. I think that’s the best way for me to put it. I’ve always just had a nose for getting in the end zone. I can’t really think of how else to put it.JM: I’mcurious as to which running backs you admired growing up? Did you model your game after any of them in particular?DS: I wouldn’t say I model my game after anyone in particular. I like to watch a variety of running backs. If I were to name a few, I’d have to go with LeSean McCoy, Frank Gore, Marshawn Lynch and Adrian Peterson. The list goes on and on though. I enjoy watching those four guys play the game. I try to take something from every single one of them and implement it into my game.JM: Can you believe Frank Gore is still going the way that he is?DS: That’s crazy to me. As a running back, that’s incredibly rare. He’s incredibly rare. What he’s doing is special. For how long he’s been doing it for is downright special man. I’ve never seen anything like him to be honest. Not at the running back position at least. I admire that. I hope I can do it one day too (laughs).JM: Many consider your head coach Lane Kiffin to be a brilliant offensive mind. What have you learned under his watch and how has your game improved since he’s taken over at FAU?DS: I’ve definitely learned a lot from him. He’s done extremely well when it comes to calling plays. The guy who’s improved my game the most though is [running backs] coach Kevin Smith. He helped me take my game to the next level. He always makes sure I’m very detail oriented about every little thing. He’s the who helped me elevate my game the most since I’ve been at FAU.JM: What’s more satisfying, taking a 75-yard run to the house, or carrying the ball 6+ times on a long drive?DS: I guess it just depends on how I’m feeling that day. I’ll take either one of those scenarios. They both sound good to me (laughs).JM: Who’s the best collegiate player you’ve ever gone up against?DS: Hmm I don’t know that I can call anyone the best per say. The pass rusher at Old Dominion is pretty good. Oshane Ximines. He was always tough to play against. He‘s a very good player on their defensive line. Playing against him has always been a lot of fun because he’s a tough guy.JM: Is there an NFL defender you’d like to juke or stiff arm one day?DS: I can’t say that, nah (laughs). We’ll see when that time gets here. I’m just looking forward to hopefully getting an opportunity to compete at that level.JM: You were born in Deerfield Beach, Florida. What did it mean to have the opportunity to stay close to home and represent FAU?DS: It means a lot to me. I’m just representing for the guys down south. We take football very seriously out here. It’s been great to be apart of this program and to have accomplished everything I’ve done so far here at home makes it all the more special.JM: What are some hobbies you enjoy outside of football?DS: Outside of football? I like going fishing. I play some games here and there. Other than that, I’m really just chilling.JM: Where did you pick up fishing from?DS: That’s just something we always did as a family. My uncles and my older cousins used to take me out there and it was very relaxing. It just feels great to be out there. It’s very peaceful.JM: Thanks a lot for your time today, Devin. What can fans expect from you going forward?DS: I’m just gonna keep on working hard. I’m the same guy I’ve always been. I’ll remain humble and I’ll continue to work at my craft. That’s pretty much it.